Pakistan players hone fielding skills ahead of England series

Fielding coach Steve Rixon joins the national side for a practice session in Somerset, UK

After 10 days at Hampshire for training and acclimatisation, the Pakistan national team arrived in Taunton, Somerset on Wednesday, where fielding coach Steve Rixon joined the squad for a practice session.

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), strength and conditioning coach Grant Luden said he was satisfied with the progress made so far by the national team.



Pakistan arrived at the Somerset County Cricket Club’s training ground, where newly-appointed head coach Mickey Arthur gave a talk to the players on what he expects from everyone. Subsequently, Steve Rixon explained his philosophy of fielding to the national side.

Pakistan’s tour of England commences on July 14 when the national side takes on the hosts in the first Test at Lord’s cricket ground.



Here are a few pictures from the training session:

Azhar Ali walks on the training ground. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Fielding coach Steve Rixon talks to the players. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Younus Khan throws the ball during fielding drills. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Test captain Misbahul Haq participates in the fielding session. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Left-armer Muhammad Amir throwing the ball in the fielding exercise. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

T20I captain Sarfraz Ahmed positions himself for a catch. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Pakistani players taking a breather. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Mohammad Hafeez in the training nets. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB

Veteran spinner Mushtaq Ahmed talking to the players. PHOTO COURTESY: PCB